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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Viability of and Opportunities for the Post Office Network: Discussion (16 Mar 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: That is the outlook here. I understand that the end of July is too late. We have heard that, to a degree, some of the pain relating to the Ulster Bank closures and particularly the Bank of Ireland closures is relieved by the fact that we may have those services offered to us by the post offices. One thing that will be absolutely necessary is the concept of offering online services, whether...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Viability of and Opportunities for the Post Office Network: Discussion (16 Mar 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: That is the crux of the matter. We all accept the reality that we need to sustain the post office network. That is not going to happen if we have the business model that is being offered to post offices the minute the transformation payment ceases. There needs to be an interim solution and beyond that, we need a PSO. What would need to be put in place to facilitate post offices in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Covid-19 on Driving Instructors: Unite the Union (18 Mar 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I thank the witnesses for showing up. They have put it absolutely straight to us that the stakeholders' forum is not fit for purpose. Whatever other conversations we have or whatever way we write to the RSA and the Department, we need to put on record as soon as possible that the ADIs need to be part of the wider conversation on dealing with the backlog. I will try to deal with the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Covid-19 on Driving Instructors: Unite the Union (18 Mar 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I will request, in writing, a submission on the difficulties in the process of becoming an ADI. I also ask for a submission specifically on the business supports Mr. Brophy believes ADIs require. The Tánaiste is looking at solutions for people who are falling between stools at the moment. We should get that submission from Mr. Brophy and it should form part of the conversation...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Appointment Process for Chair of Irish Aviation Authority: Engagement with Department of Transport (18 Mar 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Mr. Towey has spoken about the changes in the Irish Aviation Authority becoming the single regulatory body and the enactment of the legislation. He said there are a fair amount of internal conversations and communications going on. How does Mr. Towey foresee this happening on the ground? Are there any difficulties that need to be overcome?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Appointment Process for Chair of Irish Aviation Authority: Engagement with Department of Transport (18 Mar 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Is Mr. Towey aware of any issues with small and regional airports regarding the lack of air traffic controllers impacting on training?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Appointment Process for Chair of Irish Aviation Authority: Engagement with Department of Transport (18 Mar 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: One has been brought to our attention. I will ensure correspondence is sent to Mr. Towey to see if it can be resolved.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Mar 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I would like to bring up the issue of the Dublin-Belfast economic corridor. This group launched its report at an event hosted by David McWilliams earlier. This report was put together by all of the regional local authorities, combined with Dublin City University and the University of Ulster. That entire region and its connectivity has been impacted by partition and Brexit. What are the...

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (24 Mar 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I agree with many who have spoken here today. We are all worried about any chance of legal action with regard to the supply of vaccines or vaccine ingredients. We all recognise that, as Dr. Ursula von der Leyen has stated, mistakes were made with regard to vaccine procurement. There is an issue. We are all aware that 41 million doses have made their way out of the European Union,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (24 Mar 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 123. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details of his engagement with the Northern Ireland Minister for Infrastructure on cross-Border planning and infrastructure projects, particularly the Narrow Water bridge project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15655/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (24 Mar 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 124. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures that have been taken and those being considered to tackle the driver test, theory test and lessons backlog; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15654/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Remote Working (24 Mar 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 197. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will report on the work of Enterprise Ireland on remote working hubs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15836/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Cybersecurity Policy (24 Mar 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 217. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps his Department is taking to improve and expand the cybersecurity remit across colleges and universities following an attempted cyberattack at a university (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14179/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Cybersecurity Policy (24 Mar 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 219. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if there is a dedicated business cybersecurity hub within the National Cyber Security Centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14181/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Cybersecurity Policy (24 Mar 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 218. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the context and rationale for the Office of Government Procurement provision of IT security services (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14180/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (24 Mar 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 222. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the engagements his Department had with An Post and a union (details supplied) regarding the offline services report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14233/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (24 Mar 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 223. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the expected timeframe for the announcement of actions following the examination of the feasibility of directing more State business to the post office network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14234/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (24 Mar 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 379. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the implications following Brexit in regard to the UK land bridge and the supply chain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1845/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cross-Border Co-operation (24 Mar 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 380. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the engagement he has had with the Northern Ireland Executive in furthering cross-Border infrastructure projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1846/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Broadband Plan (24 Mar 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 386. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the engagements of his Departmental officials with Transport Infrastructure Ireland on planning and road opening licences for the roll-out of the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15708/21]